Minutes

Timber Creek Men’s Golf Club

General Meeting

August 6, 2008

Call to Order

Phil Hart, President, called the meeting to order at 8:30 am.

Quorum

Gerry Lane reported that there were 76 members present representing a quorum.

Minutes from previous meeting

Rodger Page, Secretary, and Phil Hart noted several highlights of the previous meeting, July 2nd. The minutes were approved as submitted.

Treasurers Report

Don Hug, Treasurer reported that the balance for all bank accounts was $11,706.13. Don also commented on several income/expense items. The Treasurer's Report was approved.

Golf Course

Troy Thompson, G.C Supervisor, reported on work in several areas:

A New radio controlled irrigation system almost complete on Sierra Pines. This will result in both water and electric service savings.

B. Work by city of Roseville on water delivery resulted in less that needed water for a few days resulting in some stressed areas. End result of work will result in cost savings to the association and improvements in both landscaping golf course.

C. New vertidrain equipment will improve greens.

A number of questions were asked from members:

1. Problem with algae in ponds? Troy indicated that this was being worked on. Is a long process.

2. Dallas grass reappearing? Work being done to eradicate weed grasses.

3. Radio controlled equipment for Timber Creek? Troy noted that this is in the budget for next year.

4. Repair of #11 and #12 green? Troy noted that these are being allowed to heal rather than replace portions.

5. Status of Madison and other dog patrols? Troy did not know about other dogs, but noted that Madison is now out doing her job.

6. Rakes in or out of bunkers? Troy noted that it is preferred that the rakes be left entirely in the bunkers, it increases the efficiency of the maintenance crew. Does realize that it creates some rules questions.

7. Yardage markers, When? Problem still being worked and hope to complete following completion of irrigation work at SP.

(Additional details on some of these issues will be found in the Golf Committee report for this date)

Proshop

Mark Gouger, Head Golf Professional, commented on the refurbishment of the shop to enhance appearance and business. It will be a 1^st Class Proshop to compliment a 1^st Class Golf Course Work. Expected completion is August 15^th with a grand reopening. Mark also reported that the Jr/Sr Scholarship Tournament held July 18^th resulted in our ability to provide 6, $500.00 scholarships next year, and we are to be congratulated. He also noted that Union Bank has expressed some interest in taking a large sponsorship roll in the tournament.

Mark also noted that Chris Beachley has been promoted to Associate Golf Professional.

Mark then discussed Pace of Play and noted several things that can be done to increase PoP:

1. Do not observe "honors" but play "ready golf"

2. Drop your partner at his ball and go to yours if you will not interfere with others play.

3. Know the rules; carry a rule book and if in doubt play two balls.

4. Pay attention to the group ahead and keep up,

5. After hitting, get in the cart, and put club that you just used, back in the bag at the next shot location.

Mark was given a nice Thank You from the members and he and the staff appreciate that.

Hole in One

Phil recognized Will Roth who aced the Sierra Pines number 8, however, since he did not have a member of the men's club as a witness would not be eligible for the $50.00 award. Phil presented a flag to him.

Phil also presented flags and $50.00 checks to Limbo Burleson, Ed Lick accepted on his behalf, and Bill Kimura, and thanked Ernie Bell for the needle work on the flags.

Committee Reports

• Travel Events: Dick Gilberg announced that there are 25 signed up for Ancil Hoffman on August 25^th and noted that the last Travel event for the year will be September 29^th, at Turkey Creek, with some gimmicks to make it a fun day. Dick also noted that pairings and shirt color requirements for the North / South Tournament will be posted by Sunday evening or Monday morning at the latest.
• Rules: Dick Mann, Chair, reported on a number of items:
• A. #3 lakes, the drop area is for balls hit in the flower beds, not the hazard.
• B. #18, the pile of rocks in the waste area on the right side is a drain area and a free drop is allowed,
• C. #8, O.B. Problem near the green is being worked
• D. #10, a red stake will be placed at the end of the driving range to denote the end of the O. B. and the boundary of the hazard.
• E. #7 and other areas of punching, relief is allowed, also in areas where wet or torn up areas exist. Relief is not allowed in seeded areas. Players must use discretion.
• F. Imbedded ball rule, summer rules free relief in closely-mown areas not rough.
• G. Dick then took a poll and it was agreed that for temporary, meaning until the flags are placed in normal pin positions, on #11 and #12 relief will be allowed so as not to have to putt over GUR areas of the green.
• H. Play is not allowed from any environmental area.
• I. Dick then discussed in great detail procedure for a ball resting against a rake in a bunker.
• Membership: Jack Chittick announced that we now have 384 members, and made plea to all members to keep him informed of personal data (email address in particular) changes.
• RAMP and Golf Committee: Joe Lavette, Chair noted that RAMP will continue this month. The Golf Committee today will be discussing golf Course ADA requirements.
• NCGA Tournaments: The teams of Jim Knight and Tom McHugh and Ed Lick and Don Yorston would be representing Timber Creek in the final NCGA event of the year on August 7^th.
• Handicaps: Paul Wilmoth reported that a member of the committee, Don Strunk who had 5 way by pass surgery has been given the next two months off. Paul commented on the equitable stroke control for those with 9 hole handicaps.
• Tournaments: Martin Wolf, Chair, discussed the Firecracker Classic. Very successful. He noted that the next tournament would be the North / South and that the north would wear blue and the south, red shirts. Martin also made a request that score cards be double checked as there were a lot of errors with cards in the last tournament.

Special Guests

Phil Introduced Jay Feldman, President, Denny Wong, Tournament Chairman, and Jim Burney of the Lincoln Hills Men’s Club, who are working with Martin Wolf and Phil to organize the inaugural Sun City Cup tournament.

Old Business

Phil Hart reported on plans for the Sun City Cup with Lincoln Hills. Everything is about set and it will be a great event. Phil noted that pairings would be posted and that the hole indicator signs would be up so Timber Creek players can park at their respective signs so the Lincoln folks will be able to find their opponents.

Phil announced the proposed Member/Guest scheduled for September 12^th with both handicap and non handicap flights, details will be forthcoming.

Rodger and Phil also talked about the 1^st Tee Championship September 13^th and asked for volunteers for shuttle of players and spotters.

Door Prizes: Several door prizes were given out. The $25.00 gift card was won by Hank Porter

Respectively submitted,

Rodger J. Page, Secretary